Comparisons
Tabasco vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mexico: Baja California Sur and Durango
Tabasco in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tabasco rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tabasco, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Villahermosa, Cárdenas and Comalcalco. Out of the three cities, Comalcalco does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Comalcalco followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Tabasco fare in comparison to others in México? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Tabasco was the 31st-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in México. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in México, street construction in Tabasco has become more connected. Tabasco ranked 25th in 1975, 30th in 1976-1990, 31st in 1991-2005 and 31st in 2006-2020.
Tabasco in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tabasco is Villahermosa with an SNDi of 4.68, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Comalcalco with an SNDi of 2.91, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Comalcalco, Villahermosa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tabasco rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tabasco, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Villahermosa, Cárdenas and Comalcalco. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Tabasco follow the same region trend.
To date, Tabasco is the 30th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in México. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in México, the street network in Tabasco has become more connected. Tabasco ranked 25th in 1975, 30th in 1976-1990, 30th in 1991-2005 and 30th in 2006-2020.